Through research, reportage, and travel, Mexicanista, a project of Manuela Gomez Rhine, explores Mexican culture as found in its largest cities to smallest pueblos, and even beyond its borders, primarily through the lens of female perspectives.
The image of Ramona, as interpreted by artists, directors, publishers, and promoters, has endured within California's visual language. In advance of the June 2025 official publication of The Palm Tree Chronicles, in which Ramona plays a starring role, we explore the literary heroine's legacy within our Golden State.
Movie poster for 1936 movie "Ramona" starring Loretta Young and Don Ameche.
My new novel The Palm Tree Chronicles, officially debuts in June. Find out more at Tampico Press Books.
Meet Mexican-American journalist, activist and educator Jovita Idár - the Original Mexicanista who serves as our guiding light. Read about her here.
Jovita Idar
1885-1946